The Cold War

Question 1

Through the policy of containment, the U.S. attempted to ...

Accepted Answer

stop the spread of communism

Question 2

Following World War 2, Germany and its capital Berlin were divided among which 4 nations?

Accepted Answer

France, Great Britain, U.S. and U.S.S.R

Question 3

The videos Duck & Cover and Family Fallout Shelters represent 1950 American society's ... ?

Accepted Answer

fear & preparation for nuclear war

Question 4

Which U.S. plan provided aid to European nations from 1947-1951

Accepted Answer

Marshall Plan

Question 5

Dr. Suess' Butter Battle story is metaphor for ?

Accepted Answer

the Arms Race

Question 6

The Berlin Wall was built to separate East and West Germany.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What countries were involved in the Korean War?

Accepted Answer

North Korea/U.S.S.R/China vs. U.S./S.Korea

Question 8

The response by the U.S. to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin came to be known as ___ ___ ___.

Accepted Answer

The Berlin Airlift

Question 9

the Korean War is best described as a ?

Accepted Answer

stalemate

Question 10

The Cold War refers to a conflict primarily between what countries?

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union and United States

Question 11

The "Iron Curtain" refers to the division of Germany.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

A significant difference between Socialism/Communism & Capitalism is

Accepted Answer

collectivism vs. individualism

Question 13

The Truman Doctrine's ultimate goal was to help nations resist communism?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The Era following WWII that saw a dramatic increase in the birth rate is referred to as the ?

Accepted Answer

Baby Boom

Question 15

The Korean armistice created a border between the North and South called ?

Accepted Answer

the demilitarized zone (dmz)

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